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How much do hostels in Montezuma cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Montezuma, Costa Rica range from $9 to $25/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 5 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9.

At $9/night and up, Montezuma is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 3 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-18T08:16:12.218Z.

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Local knowledge for Montezuma

Where to stay

The town is tiny and everything sits within a 15-minute walk of the main road that skirts the coast. Most hostels cluster on the single street that cuts inland from that road to end at Playa Montezuma, keeping you close to the beach and the bars. A few places sit further south along the coast toward Cabuya and Cabo Blanco, which is quieter but means a walk or bus ride back for food and drinks.

Getting around

  • Bring enough cash for your whole stay. There is only one ATM in town and it is almost always out of service; the nearest reliable bank is in Cobano, about 7 km away, and a taxi round-trip there is a significant expense.
  • The waterfalls are the main draw, with three tiers flowing into one another. Wear proper hiking sandals or water shoes rather than flip-flops, and be extremely cautious climbing to the second tier, as the rocks are slippery and injuries from jumping are common.
  • Get to the Nicoya Peninsula via the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry, which is a fraction of the cost of flying into the Tambor airstrip. From Paquera, buses run directly to Montezuma, though the road from Cobano onward is narrow, hilly, and poorly paved.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest during the green season from May through November, when daily rains keep visitor numbers lower. Prices spike and beds fill during the dry season from December through April, especially around Christmas, New Year, and Easter, when the weather is reliably sunny and domestic tourists flood the peninsula.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Montezuma cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $9 to $25/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Montezuma?

HostelHound currently tracks 5 hostels in Montezuma, Costa Rica.

Is Montezuma affordable compared to other hostel cities in Costa Rica?

Montezuma is a mid-range hostel destination in Costa Rica, with dorm prices starting from $9/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Montezuma?

The town is tiny and everything sits within a 15-minute walk of the main road that skirts the coast. Most hostels cluster on the single street that cuts inland from that road to end at Playa Montezuma, keeping you close to the beach and the bars. A few places sit further south along the coast toward Cabuya and Cabo Blanco, which is quieter but means a walk or bus ride back for food and drinks.

What is the best time of year to visit Montezuma?

Hostels are cheapest during the green season from May through November, when daily rains keep visitor numbers lower. Prices spike and beds fill during the dry season from December through April, especially around Christmas, New Year, and Easter, when the weather is reliably sunny and domestic tourists flood the peninsula.